DOMINIONS’ MARCH PAST.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLI, Issue 1973, 6 May 1919, Page 3

DOMINIONS’ MARCH PAST.

A GREAT REVIEW,

MESSAGE FROM THE KING,

London, May 3.

The Dominions’ march past took place in glorious weather this afternoon. The whole route was thronged with cheering crowds. The Canadians led, then came the Australians, and New Zealanders. ■ The King stood on a dais with the Queen, Prince of Wales, Princess Mary, Queen Alexandria, and the Duke of Connaught. On the ground in front of the dais was Mr Churchill with a group of army commanders, including Sir Douglas Haig, Generals Plumer and Birdwood. On either side of the dais were the Royal guests, including the New Zealand representatives. Opposite the dais were several hundred wounded Dominions’ soldiers seated. Generals Chauvel and Monash led the Australians. General Chauvel joined the King on the dais till the Australians had passed. The King repeatedly questioned him regarding the various units. Briga-dier-General Young, a New Zealander, was similarly placed and questioned. An airship and 14 aeroplanes manoeuvred over the procession, hut did not indulge in any daredevil tricks. There was a brilliant gathering at the Royal Academy banquet. The Price of Males, responding to the toast, dwelt on

the effect of the war upon art. He

paid a tribute to camouflage. He touched upon the housing problem, which must be faced boldly and solved. Other speakers were Admiral Wemyss, Sir Douglas Haig, and Mr Churchill. The King's message was handed to each soldier at the terminal ion of the march. Mis Majesty expressed Ins unbounded admiration at the splendid feats of arms, and especially paid a tribute to the part played by Ihe Canadians, Australians and New Zealanders in the breaking of (be Ilindenburg Line in 4918. He also mentioned the Canadians’ participation in the battles of Ypres and Vimy Ridge, and the Australians and Now Zealanders on Gallipoli and in the 1017 spring campaign in France. The message included reference to the South Africans at DeVillc Wood arid Newfoundland’s troops at Monehy le Preux.